Health
Budget Cuts Hit Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
County budget deficit and declining Medicaid enrollment drive spending cuts.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Irony of the Government Shutdown
States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills
GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC
But they disagree on structure.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Company Must Cull More Than 500,000 Birds After Avian Flu Discovery
It's the second Wisconsin detection of avian flu in a week for Daybreak Foods, the nation's fourth-largest egg producer.
Oct 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?
Cutting ACA subsidies would harm their own supporters.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Would Create a Wisconsin Registry for Parkinson’s Disease Cases
Data would be used to identify possible environmental conditions, other sources.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards
Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin
More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Ascension No Longer In-Network For UnitedHealthcare Insurance Customers
Fight over rates leaves thousands without access to prior medical providers.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Must Replace 100 Lead Laterals Per Week To Meet 2025 Goal
And then it must maintain that pace for next decade.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close
Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue pointing fingers over who is to blame.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
